Universal Crossword
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6 Some execs’ degrees Secret language Sweetie pie Military group
16, for a square of side length 4 Traffic tie-up Drops from a great height? You may save or take one
ABC show about an autistic surgeon Bride’s words
Good buddy 1976 film about a Little League team Japanese noodle dish X, to Euclid Cutting-edge tool? Black-andwhite sea creature Rocks in a hammock “Pretty please?”
Put to work Rower’s need “America’s Got Talent” judge Cowell Classic transformation fairy tale
Big Apple sch.
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“Gran Torino” director, and a star of the film hinted at in 20-, 25- and 44-Across Saudi Arabia neighbor Something to scratch Muppet who loves bubble baths Reading material at the table? ___ von Bismarck Freelancers’ figures Longhaired lap dog, for short Source of peeps
Las Vegas attractions DOWN
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Tiniest puppy Jazz player’s home? Swampy spot Hercule Poirot, nationalitywise
Leave on an island Country star Paisley
In the thick of Plot summary Where to live like a king Cookie that may be Lady Gaga-themed Cherished
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End a fast Roulette bet for which 21 would be a win
It’s hailed on a city street Sometimesrainbow fish Severe
Alex Trebek was one “Don’t ___ stranger!” Online birthday message One of the five W’s “Me, too!” Silklike synthetic fabric Playground favorite Liquid for contact lenses Wrong ___ (road sign) Slang for $1,000,000
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Shish kebab holders One-of-a-kind Ob-___ (doctor for women) Ultimate outcome Place for a sleeping soldier Ontario native
Tall and thin Suffix with kitchen Makes a scene? Unwritten exam No longer deceived by Take in less takeout, say Gremlin Snaky character?
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